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The Pleasanton Council met Monday night and Mayor Mike Frisbie opened the meeting telling the council he had not made any decision on who he would appoint to fill Joe Whitaker’s vacated council seat.

City Administrator Teresa Whitaker asked the council to approve two executive sessions; the first for five minutes for non-elected personnel dealing with employee performance and the second for 10 minutes for employee performance with Police Chief Tristan Snyder included. No action was taken from either session.

Becky Grant addressed the council concerning her commercial building, see related story in this edition.

The former Olive’s Hope building was sold with profit from the sale going in a check for $6,100 from Brandon McGinnis to former Olive’s Hope owner Sandy Atkisson; see related story in this edition.

Joe and Linda Pointer deeded 8.6 acres to the city; see related story in this edition.

Whitaker told the council that they are having “hefty issues” with the computer server the city uses and presented a bid for $13,658 to replace it, and other parts, from Jayhawk Computer. No decision was made.

Police Chief Tristan Snyder reported heavy activity in 2022, half of which he covered himself as the city had not been able to hire another officer. He said he has one officer in school and another ready to start; a new hire is on the street training.

Whitaker said FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) flood maps are out and anyone in a flood zone will receive a letter from FEMA concerning an open house scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 26 from 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Labette Bank, 501 E. Market St., La Cygne.

Officials from the Division of Water Resources and others will be on hand to answer questions.

The council received revisions for the Dangerous Dog Ordinance; they will read it and address the ordinance in upcoming meetings.

City Attorney Burton Harding requested a 10 minute executive session to address ongoing litigation concerning 302 N. 12th St., the Mike Higgins property. No action was taken following the executive session.

Commissioner Danny McCullough addressed the council concerning police traffic stops near Casey’s, the county and city getting along and the senior meals site. See related story in this edition.

MEETINGS

LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, March 13, 2023

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Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, March 13, and began their meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by claims in the amount of $477,015.57. County Counselor Gary Thompson requested a 20-minute executive session for legal matters to discuss... [More]

MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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The Mound City Council met on Tuesday, March 7, with Council President Fanchion Shadden running the meeting until the arrival of Mayor Wade Doering. Their first order of business was the approval of the minutes of last month’s meeting followed by the reports from department... [More]

PRESCOTT CITY COUNCIL - Monday, March 13, 2023

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The March 13, 2023, the City of Prescott council meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Rolland Grigsby was on vacation and did not come to council. Karen Springer gave the Reach Out Food Pantry report. They continue to help many people and are grateful... [More]

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NEWS

Commissioner’s discussion on wage options gets heated

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During the tail-end discussion amongst commissioners at Monday’s meeting regarding wage increases, Commissioner Jason Hightower noted a plan presented by County Clerk David Lamb for a $1 per hour across the board raise rather than a percentage based raise, which some county... [More]

County discusses options for Pleasanton meal site

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Commissioner Danny McCullough opened a discussion on the Pleasanton Senior Meals site during the March 13 meeting with a slideshow of photos he had taken of various issues in the current site. The photos showed a variety of issues that McCullough said he took from the viewpoint... [More]

Parker leaders consider truck route

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Parker city leaders may consider a future action to establish a legal truck route within the city. Tim Griffin, past councilman, broached the topic at last Thursday’s monthly council meeting in asking for a follow-up to his truck-route question from the January council... [More]

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SPORTS

Jayhawk Wrestling Club has five place at State

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The Jayhawk Wrestling Club went to the kid’s State wrestling tournament this past weekend, March 10-12, in Topeka. The team did very well taking seven wrestlers and five placing in the competition. Maggie Earnest, 8U Girls 70, placed second and scored 20 team points.... [More]

Linn County Twisters takes 13 to State, 5 place

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The Linn County Twisters wrestling team took 13 wrestlers to the kid’s State wrestling tournament in Topeka March 10-12. The Twisters had five of their 13 wrestlers place in the tournament. Taryn Mills, HS Girls 130, was eliminated after two matches in the tournament.... [More]

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